Day 51: lovely lakes but too much snow
Our trail wound higher past several beautiful lakes.
We also got great views of Ollali Butte Mt Jefferson and back to Mt Hood. At one point we could see Mt St Helen in the distance.
The downside of our elevation gain was more and more snow covering the track. Most of the afternoon there was no sign of the track at all so it was navigation by gps. This plus a climb to over 7000′ meant very slow going.
At 8:00pm we finally found a small patch of bare ground just big enough for two tents. We cheered ourselves up with our favourite dehydrated meal of mushroom risotto.
It’s the best feeling when you get to taste food you have been looking forward to. That first mouthful is golden. Well done, the scenery is amazing. I’m sure the mozzies frustrating – I could never get used to them and would question God His relevance in creating them. Yes I do know they are an important part of the eco cycle however just the most annoying insects. Keep up the great adventure, you are both a huge inspiration.
mmm yummy dehydrated food, it’s the little things! Gorgeous scenery.